Episode 129: Panic Defense
December 06, 2019 06:00
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In 1995, two men filmed an episode of daytime talk show, The Jenny Jones
Show. A few days later, one of the men was dead. The shooter later claimed
he’d committed the murder “in a panic that he was being falsely accused or
identified as a gay person.”
Thanks to Thomas Curry, who helped co-produce this episode.
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Thanks to Thomas Curry, who helped co-produce this episode.
Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX
If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show:http://thisiscriminal.us13.list- manage1.com/track/click?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&id=222e220f7c&e=08e90c50c7" target="new"> iTunes.com/CriminalShow.
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Artwork by Julienne Alexander.
Sponsors:
* Betabrand Go to betabrand.com/criminal for 20% off a pair of dress pants.
* Betterhelp Get 10% off your first month with discount code CRIMINAL when you fill out a questionnaire at betterhelp.com/criminal
* Dollar Shave Club Check out their new line of active loungewear at dollarshaveclub.com/criminal
* Everlane Get free shipping on your first order at everlane.com/criminal
* Native Deodorant For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code CRIMINAL at checkout.
* Perfect Snacks Perfect Bar is offering 15% off your first online order at perfectbar.com/criminal.
* Quip Go to getquip.com/criminal for your first refill free.
* The Real Real Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL.
* SimpliSafe Visit simplisafe.com/criminal to get a free camera *plus *their holiday savings.
* Squarespace Try Squarespace.com/criminal for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
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In 1995, two men filmed an episode of daytime talk show, The Jenny Jones
Show. A few days later, one of the men was dead. The shooter later claimed
he’d committed the murder “in a panic that he was being falsely accused or
identified as a gay person.”
Thanks to Thomas Curry, who helped co-produce this episode.
Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX
If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show:http://thisiscriminal.us13.list- manage1.com/track/click?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&id=222e220f7c&e=08e90c50c7" target="new"> iTunes.com/CriminalShow.
Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up forhttp://thisiscriminal.us13.list- manage.com/subscribe?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&id=a7d08cb6bd" target="new"> The Accomplice.
If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions.
Artwork by Julienne Alexander.
Sponsors:
* Betabrand Go to betabrand.com/criminal for 20% off a pair of dress pants.
* Betterhelp Get 10% off your first month with discount code CRIMINAL when you fill out a questionnaire at betterhelp.com/criminal
* Dollar Shave Club Check out their new line of active loungewear at dollarshaveclub.com/criminal
* Everlane Get free shipping on your first order at everlane.com/criminal
* Native Deodorant For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code CRIMINAL at checkout.
* Perfect Snacks Perfect Bar is offering 15% off your first online order at perfectbar.com/criminal.
* Quip Go to getquip.com/criminal for your first refill free.
* The Real Real Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL.
* SimpliSafe Visit simplisafe.com/criminal to get a free camera *plus *their holiday savings.
* Squarespace Try Squarespace.com/criminal for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
* UNTUCKit Visit untuckit.com and use code CRIMINAL for 20% off during checkout.
Thanks to Thomas Curry, who helped co-produce this episode.
Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX
If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show:http://thisiscriminal.us13.list- manage1.com/track/click?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&id=222e220f7c&e=08e90c50c7" target="new"> iTunes.com/CriminalShow.
Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up forhttp://thisiscriminal.us13.list- manage.com/subscribe?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&id=a7d08cb6bd" target="new"> The Accomplice.
If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions.
Artwork by Julienne Alexander.
Sponsors:
* Betabrand Go to betabrand.com/criminal for 20% off a pair of dress pants.
* Betterhelp Get 10% off your first month with discount code CRIMINAL when you fill out a questionnaire at betterhelp.com/criminal
* Dollar Shave Club Check out their new line of active loungewear at dollarshaveclub.com/criminal
* Everlane Get free shipping on your first order at everlane.com/criminal
* Native Deodorant For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code CRIMINAL at checkout.
* Perfect Snacks Perfect Bar is offering 15% off your first online order at perfectbar.com/criminal.
* Quip Go to getquip.com/criminal for your first refill free.
* The Real Real Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL.
* SimpliSafe Visit simplisafe.com/criminal to get a free camera *plus *their holiday savings.
* Squarespace Try Squarespace.com/criminal for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
* UNTUCKit Visit untuckit.com and use code CRIMINAL for 20% off during checkout.
